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Arkansas House Speaker Carter Not Entering 2014 Governor's Race
The Arkansas House Speaker is not entering the 2014 Arkansas governor's race.
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Bill Banning Social Media Use While Driving Passes House
A bill that bans using social media sites while driving will soon be law.
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Louisiana Senate Finance Committee Gets First Crack at Budget
With millions of taxpayer dollars in their hands, Louisiana State Senators are getting their first look at the state's budget.
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Pryor to Host Twitter Town Hall
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas is hosting a Twitter town hall to answer questions about the farm bill and other agricultural issues.
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Rob Maness to run for U.S. Senate in Louisiana
A second candidate seeking to unseat U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu has announced his decision to run.
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Vitter Announces Staff Satellite Office Hours for Northeast Louisiana Residents
U.S. Sen. David Vitter today announced staff satellite office hours for residents of Tensas and Jackson Parishes.
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LA GOP Endorses Budget Proposal
The Louisiana House GOP has overwhelmingly endorsed the revised budget framework proposed by house negotiators, and the Ways & Means Chairman.
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Dardenne: "My Expectations Are I Will Be a Candidate for Governor in 2015"
The Louisiana governor's race is still two years away, but a likely candidate for the position was in West Monroe Thursday, not campaigning for governor,...
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Budget Maneuvers Continue at the Louisiana State Capitol
Both Democrats and Republicans are coming together and reporting bills unfavorably out of committee to make sure those bills were not killed and can be...
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Gov. Jindal: Louisiana Legislators Pushing Secret Plan to Raise Taxes
Governor Bobby Jindal held a news conference earlier today where he blasted the Louisiana Representatives pushing a secret plan he says will raise taxes on...
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Regional Headlines
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UPDATE: Bastrop Mayoral Candidate Withdraws From Race
The 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office has file a suit in Morehouse Parish contesting the candidacy of mayoral candidate in Bastrop.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal to Address CPAC
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month, known as CPAC.
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Special Election Today in South Arkansas
A special election will be held today to elect a new mayor for Hampton.
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Arkansas State Rep. to Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage
Arkansas State Representative Butch Wilkins says he will introduce a bill that would raise Arkansas' minimum wage to $8.25 an hour.
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Tom Cotton Thanks Mike Ross for His Service
Incoming Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton is expressing his thanks to Congressman Mike Ross for his years of service.
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House Votes to Approve Senate Bill Averting Fiscal Cliff
The House voted to pass a last-ditch Senate compromise to avert the feared fiscal cliff. The bill now heads to the president's desk for his...
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Betty Blakes Wins Monroe City Council District 3 Runoff Race
Betty Blakes has defeated Juanita Woods 652-453 in the Monroe City Council District 3 runoff race. All 18 precincts are reporting in.
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Runoff Elections Set for Saturday
It's back to the polls Saturday for voters in Louisiana. They'll be deciding on several runoff elections including the District 3 City Council seat in...
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Early Voting Ends Monday in Arkansas for Runoff Elections
Early voting comes to end Monday in South Arkansas for several runoffs races set for Tuesday.
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Early Voting Starts Tuesday in Arkansas
Election season isn't over for some folks in South Arkansas. Early voting starts Tuesday for a three runoffs.
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State Headlines
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Jindal Increases Proposed Sales Tax Increase
Gov. Bobby Jindal is making some changes to his tax proposal. His new proposal would increase the state sales tax from 4% to 6.25%, rather...
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Lawmakers Propose Ban on Electronic Devices in Polling Places
A bill in the Arkansas legislature would ban voters from taking photos of their marked ballot at polling sites.
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Beebe Vetoes Voter ID Bill
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe vetoed a bill that would require voters to show identification prior to casting their ballot.
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Governor Jindal Talks About His Tax Reform Plan in Monroe
Governor Bobby Jindal addressed a crowd at the Monroe Civic Center Friday focusing on his plan to eliminate the state's income tax this legislative session.
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Update: Arkansas Senate Passes Voter ID Bill
The Arkansas Senate has passed SB2, a bill requiring voters to have a photo ID at the polls.
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Former U.S. Congressman Mike Ross Reconsidering Gubernatorial Run
It looks like former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross may be reconsidering a run for governor.
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Bastrop Mayoral Forum Scheduled for Thursday
The City of Bastrop will hold a public forum so residents can hear from the seven people running for mayor.
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Congressman Tom Cotton Reflects on Anniversary of Iraq War
Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton and Army Veteran appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" with Candy Crowley Sunday morning to reflect on the ten year...
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Jindal: Current GOP Distracted by Federal Debt
Governor Bobby Jindal told the crowd at the Conservative Political Action Conference that the current Republican Party is distracted by the constant battles in Washington...
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Landrieu Receives Award From Small Business Investor Alliance
U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, received the "Champion of Small Business" award today from...
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National Headlines
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Small Jet Crashes Into Homes In Indiana, Kills 2
A small, private jet crashed into three homes in South Bend, Ind., killing at least two people after a failed landing attempt Sunday afternoon, officials said.
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Guilty Verdicts in Steubenville High School Rape Trial
Two Ohio high school football players have been found guilty of raping a drunken 16-year-old girl in a case that roiled a small city and stirred reaction...
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Six Teens Killed in Ohio Crash
Six Ohio teenagers died and two more were injured on Sunday after the car they were traveling in hit a guardrail, went airborne and landed in a...
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Officials: Budget Cuts Already Causing Airport Delays
Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano says U.S. airports, including Los Angeles International and O'Hare International in Chicago, are already experiencing delays as a result of automatic federal spending...
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Man Sues Parents For Not Loving Him Enough
A 32-year-old Brooklyn man is suing his parents, claiming he wasn't loved enough by them and that their neglect has caused him to be homeless and jobless.
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North Korea Warns US Commander of 'Miserable Destruction' Over Military Drills
North Korea warned the top American commander in South Korea on Saturday of "miserable destruction" if the U.S. military presses ahead with routine joint drills with South...
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Kansas City Restaurant Leveled By Gas Blast
One body was pulled from the debris Wednesday at the site of an explosion at a Kansas City, Missouri, restaurant.
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FBI: Man Slaps Crying Baby on Delta Flight
In a story that has attracted national attention, a man allegedly slaps a crying toddler on a flight from Minneapolis to Atlanta
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President Barack Obama Wins Re-Election
President Barack Obama won the key swing states to win re-election Tuesday by defeating Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
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Early Voting Ends in Louisiana; Continues in South Arkansas
Early voting is over in Louisiana. Early voting continues until next Monday in Arkansas.
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